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After Kaguya-Sama: Love is War’s success, everyone thought Oshi no Ko would be a banger. This, however, turned into a crash-and-burn scenario, especially with the manga’s haphazard ending. There are upsides to that as well.

The seinen manga brings out Aka Akasaka’s brilliance in many aspects. It overturns the glamour and glitz of the entertainment industry. The dark and disturbing elements make it enchanting. But that is not the end of it all.

Ai, Ruby, and Aqua in a still from the anime | Credit: Doga Kobo

While the manga ending left a bad taste, there’s always a silver lining. The fans’ bitterness and disappointment might be the reason behind it. This is especially true for the third season’s delay and the recent update.

And though it seems promising for the most part, one thing is certain. No amount of delays would be convincing enough for readers.

The following mentions self-harm and suicide.

The Japanese reality show Terrace House ended abruptly due to the tragic suicide of cast member Hana Kimura in 2020. Despite speculation, there has been no official word on the return of Terrace House after the cancellation. With Terrace House gone, there are plenty of other less problematic shows that reality show fans can use to fill the void left behind by the canceled series.

Netflix has become infamous for canceling shows after just one or two seasons, based largely on the completion ratethe percentage of viewers who complete a season. However, that metric can't be blamed for every dropped series. Take, for example, Terrace House, the Japanese reality show whose cancellation was out of Netflix's hands.

Co-produced with Fuji TV, Terrace House ended in 2020 before all the episodes of its season had airedGiven that the series ended during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic,...

The supernatural idol drama Oshi no Ko is getting ready to take the stage once again with a new official anime visual and teaser trailer revealing its release window and cast.

The premiere window for Oshi no Ko Season 2 was revealed during a special stage event at AnimeJapan 2024, held at the Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall, with the new anime season set to air sometime in July 2024. A new Season 2 anime visual and teaser trailer was released, showcasing the new characters (and voice actors) joining the runaway hit of the 2023 anime spring season.

Related Oshi no Ko Original Artist Has No Involvement in Amazon's Live Action Oshi no Ko original artist Mengo Yokoyari reveals that she has no involvement in the upcoming live-action movie and TV series by Toei and Amazon. Close

As seen in the official anime visual, the new cast of characters joining Oshi no Ko relates...

Dogo Kobo has released an upbeat live-action promo for its upcoming anime-original series Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night.

The series' official website and its X (Twitter) page recently unveiled the show's fourth official teaser, which features a home video-style aesthetic and showcases a group of friends frolicking by the seaside. Like the anime's previous teasers, it is shot entirely in live-action form. Doga Kobo will reveal the series' first animated teaser on Nov. 1 (Jst). As detailed on Anime News Network, Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night is not based on an existing published work and is intended to commemorate Doga Kobo's 50th Anniversary. Jelee is credited for creating the series' story. The anime will have its broadcast debut in 2024.

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Episode 11 of Oshi no Ko is scheduled to release on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The popular anime airs weekly in Japan at 11 p.m. on multiple channels, including Tokyo Mx, Chiba TV and BS11. It is available internationally on the streaming service Hidive.

What Time Oshi no Ko's Finale Airs

Below is a list of the specific times the season finale will be available depending on your time zone:

Pacific time (Pt): 8 a.m. Mountain Time (Mst): 9 a.m. Central Time (Cst): 10 a.m. Eastern Time (Est): 11 a.m. UK Time (BST): 4 p.m. European Time (Cest): 4 p.m. Indian Time (Ist): 7:30 p.m.

Related: Oshi no Ko: Akane Is an Indispensable Ally in Solving Ai's Murder

Oshi no Ko will be finishing its first season with the arrival of its eleventh episode. The anime has been a breakout hit in the 2023 Spring line-up,...

Aka Akasaka, the author of the Oshi no Ko manga, currently has the ending in sight for the popular idol series.

According to Redbeanime, Akasaka confirmed a planned ending for the series in the August 2023 issue of Spur Magazine. "The end is in sight, or perhaps I should say, the ending has been decided," Akasaka said. Ruby and Aqua Hoshino, the twins of Ai Hoshino, grace the cover of Spur Magazine. The Japanese magazine specializes in women's fashion and rarely features anime characters on its covers.

Related: How Regret Became Oshi no Ko's Most Relatable Theme

Oshi no Ko author Aka Akasaka via interview: "The end is in sight, or perhaps I should say, the ending has been decided." pic.twitter.com/VqwBte9Duj — Sneaky ♦️ (@sneakyonk) June 20, 2023 Oshi no Ko's Anime Has Almost Concluded Its Run

Akasaka didn't offer statements on when fans can expect the ending for Oshi no Ko.

The results are in - Zoomers watch more anime than any other generation.

YourDictionary.com recently utilized its WordFinder function to determine which generation was most actively engaged in the anime community. Based on a sample size of 1,000 users, Gen Z has the highest percentage of anime fans, with over 69% stating that they watch it. This number is over 10% higher than millennials, just below Gen Z at 57%. Gen X has the third-highest viewership, with a modest 40%. Baby Boomers trail behind the farthest, with only 23% tuning in to watch.

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Anime Enjoyed by Gen Z

In addition to its generational survey, YourDictionary also sought to determine how many anime fans enjoyed subbed anime instead of dubbed anime. The site asked its users, across all generations, to choose which series are generally "more enjoyable" when subtitled. The highest percentage of voters chose Attack on Titan...

Episode 10 of Oshi no Ko is scheduled to release on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The popular anime airs weekly in Japan at 11 p.m. on multiple channels, including Tokyo Mx, Chiba TV and BS11. It is available internationally on the streaming service Hidive.

What Time Oshi no Ko Fans Can Catch the Latest Episode

Below is a list of the specific times the tenth installment will be available depending on your time zone:

Pacific time (Pt): 8 a.m. Mountain Time (Mst): 9 a.m. Central Time (Cst): 10 a.m. Eastern Time (Est): 11 a.m. UK Time (BST): 4 p.m. European Time (Cest): 4 p.m. Indian Time (Ist): 7:30 p.m.

Related: Oshi no Ko: Akane Is an Indispensable Ally in Solving Ai's Murder

Oshi no Ko is now two episodes away from finishing its first season. The show erupted onto the scene in April and...

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to cyberbullying and suicide. Reader discretion is advised.

The Bpo has flagged the Oshi no Ko fanbase due to the harmful actions of a vocal online subset.

As detailed on Anime News Network, the Broadcasting Ethics & Program Improvement Organization, or Bpo, is a non-profit group that aims to highlight inappropriate content by publishing viewer complaints on Japanese television. Recently, the hit anime series, Oshi no Ko ended up on the group's radar after a concerned viewer wrote in about the fandom's ongoing harassment against the family of the late professional wrestler, Hana Kimura, who took their life in May 2020 after being continuously cyberbullied online. This particular viewer also accused the show's staff and broadcaster of creating "the impetus behind these attacks on individuals" and stated that these entities should address the situation.

Related: Why Oshi no Ko Works Best as a Dark Drama...

Ai Hoshino from Oshi no Ko receives the happy ending anime fans believe she deserves in this fan-made ad for Minute Burger.

A YouTuber, Victor Coelho, animated a commercial for the fast-food chain restaurant in the Philipines, based on the 90-minute premier of Oshi no Ko. In the original anime version, Episode 1 of Oshi no Ko ends with the shocking murder of Ai by a crazed fan, who later takes his own life after realizing the magnitude of his actions. In the fan-made ad, the idol stalker gets reimagined as a food delivery employee for Minute Burger, who delivers to Ai after her successful live performance. The less-than-10-second ad ends with Ai giving a stylized smug look.

Related: 10 Things Oshi No Ko Does Better Than Other Idol Anime

Minute Burger Featured the Oshi no Ko-Themed Fan-Made Ad

On Facebook, Minute Burger acknowledged the fan-made ad, while Oshi no Ko...

The following features a discussion of cyberbullying and suicide. It also contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 7, "Buzz," now streaming on Hidive.

Oshi no Ko gets much acclaim for its social commentary on the showbiz industry, exposing the dark truths behind the shimmering facade the industry is trying to sell. It starts by showcasing the harsh reality of being an idol, especially when it comes to maintaining a perfect public image. A single scandal can sabotage their entire careers, and even if they do manage to avoid the public's watchful eyes, success isn't always guaranteed. There remains the problem of tough competition within the industry, as well as poor compensation due to the saturated market. Recent episodes shed light on yet another source of toxicity in show business -- reality television and cyberbullying.In his pursuit to unveil his biological father's identity, Aqua joins the reality TV dating show LoveNow.

Yurie Igoma, the voice actor behind Oshi no Ko's Ruby Hoshino, claims she essentially is the character.

The website Anitrendz recently interviewed Igoma, discussing all things Oshi no Ko. After being questioned about the audition process, she revealed many real-life connections with the character. The young actor claimed she got the audition for Ruby only a few months after signing with her agent, comparing herself to Ruby's early stages as an idol. "Since Ruby is aiming to become a new idol and I am a rookie voice actor, my feelings overlapped with hers," said Igoma. She also quickly pointed out that she was "a fan of girl idols," just like the female Hoshino twin.

Related: Oshi no Ko Is Brilliant – But Not for the Reason Many Fans Think

Ruby's Voice Actor Expressed an 'Overlap' in Feelings

This connection in their career stages allegedly helped to fuel the Va's audition. She...

Episode 8 of Oshi no Ko is scheduled to release on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after the announcement of a week-long delay. The popular anime airs weekly in Japan at 11 p.m. on multiple channels, including Tokyo Mx, Chiba TV and BS11. It is available internationally on the streaming service Hidive.

What Time Does Oshi no Ko Episode 8 Air?

Below is a list of the specific times the eighth installment will be available depending on your time zone:

Pacific time (Pt): 8 a.m. Mountain Time (Mst): 9 a.m. Central Time (Cst): 10 a.m. Eastern Time (Est): 11 a.m. UK Time (BST): 4 p.m. European Time (Cest): 4 p.m. Indian Time (Ist): 7:30 p.m.

Related: Oshi no Ko's Hit Theme Song by Yoasobi to Get English-Language Release

TV anime 【Oshi No Ko】will have a special program on May 31. Episode 8 will broadcast on June 7. #Oshinoko...

The following contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko through Episode 6, "Egosurfing", now streaming on Hidive, as well as brief discussion of suicide.

It needs to be said: Aka Akasaka, the author behind Oshi no Ko’s original story, really knows how to write a great hook. Episode 1 of the anime adaptation, which corresponds to the manga's first volume, is a masterclass in intriguing, startling and shocking an audience into addiction. With its many deaths, the (relatively) unexpected reincarnation and murder mysteries, Oshi no Ko buried the competition in becoming the most appreciated anime of Spring 2023.

Yet behind this well-devised structure is actually a larger design whose goal is to uncover the darkest and most toxic parts of show-business. In Episode 6, the investigation of the devastating effects of social media when mixed with celebrity culture reached its climax when Akane, a young reality show actor, was made the target of cyberbullying...

Contains discussions of Depression, Bullying, and Suicide

Contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 6The hit anime Oshi no Ko is confronting important issues like cyberbullying and depression by basing its darkest moment off a real-world tragedy that rocked Japan three years ago. The anime produced by Studio Doga Kobo and based on the manga of the same name by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, has already stood out from the crowd this season by presenting an unromantic perspective of the Japanese entertainment industry. But its latest episode goes even further by offering a dark look at how shows can fail to protect their stars from harassment after filming is done.

Episode 6 of Oshi no Ko continues the Dating Reality Show arc, focusing on one of the participants, Akane. Akane struggles to make her presence known among the much more charismatic personalities around her. Facing pressure from her agency and seemingly running out of options,...

The following features a discussion of suicide and self-harm. It also contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 6, "Egosurfing."

Oshi no Ko's recent episode has caused mixed reactions among viewers in Japan for the same reason it has received positive reception.

Since the airing of Episode 6, "Egosurfing," many viewers have drawn parallels between what happened to Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no Ko to the real-life tragedy and death of pro-wrestler Hana Kimura as both have been victims of cyberbullying after participating in a reality show. As reported by Yahoo! Japan article, Kimura's mother, Kyoko Kimura, was upset, not at the story itself and how it had similar aspects to what happened to Hana, but at how the slanderous comments used in the episode seemed to take from the Tweets directed at her daughter before she died. Kimura's mother said she despised how her daughter's death was treated as source material to sell the anime.

The following article contains discussions of suicide.

Oshi no Ko episode 6 recently finished airing, and here’s everything to know about when episode 7 is set to release. Episode 6 was the darkest the show has ever been since its premiere, and with how dramatic of a turn it created, it makes the anticipation for next week’s episode even greater.

What Time Oshi No Ko Episode 7 Releases

As with previous episodes, Oshi no Ko airs exclusively on Hidive, which can be accessed on through Hidive's app, website, or through an Amazon Prime account. Episode 7 airs on Wednesday, May 24. The new episode will be simulcast in western territories at 8 Am Pst and 11 Am Est, so Hidive subscribers can watch it then.

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What Happened In Oshi No Ko Episode 6?

Rather than focus on Aqua or Ruby, Oshi no Ko episode 6, “Egosurfing”, shifted...

The following article contains discussion of self-harm and suicide. It also contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 6, "Egosurfing."

Oshi no Ko is a drama series that explores the insidious underbelly of the entertainment industry, mostly as it pertains to the tragedy-plagued Hoshino family. Now, aspiring actress Akane Kurokawa has also experienced the pitfalls of fame, and it nearly destroyed her.

Akane was introduced in Oshi no Ko's 6th episode as Aqua's fellow actress on a reality dating show, only for online trolls to unite against her after ill-advisedly slapping co-star, Yuki Sumi. Although Yuki understands that Akane's actions are a bid for screentime and forgives her almost immediately, Akane faces overwhelming backlash, leading to a dire warning about the very real consequences of online harassment and the dangers of being a public figure in the digital age.

Related: Oshi no Ko: How Aqua Subverts the Analytical Genius...

The following features a discussion of suicide and self-harm. It also contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 6, "Egosurfing."

The most recent episode of Oshi no Ko allegedly draws from the real life suicide of Hana Kimura.

A report from Anime Senpai has linked the experiences of the character Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no No episode 6, "Egosurfing," to the suicide of Hana Kimura, a Japanese professional wrestler who took her life after appearing on a reality TV show. The episode in question followed Akane as she received excessive online harassment after a misunderstanding in an episode of the fictional reality show "LoveNow." Her attempted suicide in the episode's climax tragically reflects the death of the real-life Kimura, who took her life after receiving nonstop online harassment.

Related: Why Oshi no Ko Works Best as a Dark Drama

The episode explored the pressures of performing on a reality TV show, establishing...

The following features a brief reference to suicide and self-harm. It also contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 6, "Egosurfing."

Oshi no Ko's hit opening theme song, "Idol," will receive an English-language version.

As per Anime Corner, the duo Yoasobi revealed the English version of "Idol" will release on Friday, May 26. Posted in a message on Twitter, the pair wrote they hoped the English version would bring new charm and will reach more people. The Japanese version released on April 12 and crossed 108 million views as of this article's publication. "Idol" is currently the top song on Spotify Japan and is ranked at the top of Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 17.

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#YOASOBIアイドル English ver. "Idol" 2023.5.26(fri) on sale...

Tokyo – As the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) roars back into life this year after two years of going hybrid, it brings along with it the jejune of milestones and the dim realities that have beleaguered the Japanese film industry, pre- and during the pandemic.

In one of the festival’s most notable highlights, Japanese director Koji Fukada and Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu were accorded the 2022 Kurosawa Akira Award on Oct. 29, the re-emergence of which after 14 years could not have come at a more critical time according to Hiroyasu Ando, chairman of this year’s filmfest.

“A family member of Kurosawa told me that justice and humanity have been the underlying common themes of his films,” Ando said during the awarding ceremony. Looking at the world now, the former diplomat-turned TIFF head said that these are the very same things we currently “need the most.” “The rebirth...

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Japan has made online insults punishable by up to a year in prison in an effort to combat cyberbullying. Moves to amend the country’s penal code gained momentum after Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old professional wrestler and breakout star of Netflix’s hit reality show Terrace House, died by suicide in 2020 after receiving a wave of hateful messages on social media.

Lawmakers approved the changes to Japan’s penal code earlier this week, lifting the maximum penalty for the crime of “insulation” to one year in prison and 300,000 yen (2,250) from the prior level of 30 days detention and 10,000 yen (75). The statute of limitations on prosecution was also increased from one year to three. The changes will come into effect in July.

Kimura’s death brought the issue of cyberbullying to greater attention in Japan due to the highly visible and toxic nature of the abuse she had experienced.

Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi has been found dead at her Tokyo home at the age of 40.

Police have launched an investigation and suspect the mother of two took her own life, according to local media reports. Her second child was born in January.

Takeuchi was well-known in Japan and played the female Sherlock Holmes in the 2018 Hulu and HBO Asia co-pro series Miss Sherlock, which was broadcast in multiple international markets including the U.S.

She also won best actress in a leading role three years in a row, between 2004 and 2007, at the Japanese Academy Awards. Early roles also included horror hit The Ring.

Although suicide has not been confirmed, it has been the cause of death for a number of Japanese talents recently, including the actress Sei Ashina earlier this month, actor Haruma Miura in July and wrestling star Hana Kimura in May.

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Ashina Sei, an established actor in high demand for TV dramas and films, was discovered dead in her Tokyo apartment Monday. Both Tokyo police and her agency have confirmed that she died of suicide, age 36.

Born in 1983 in Fukushima Prefecture as Igarashi Aya, she came to Tokyo while still a teenager and soon found work as a fashion model. She made her acting debut in 2002 in the TBS network drama “The Tail of Happiness” (“Shiawase no Shippo”). Beating nearly 800 other hopefuls, Ashina was cast as the Japanese lead in the 2007 François Girard historical drama “Silk,” a Japanese, Canadian and Italian co-production.

She accumulated numerous TV and film credits in the past decade, including a lead role in the 2010 Kazuya Konaka drama “Nanase: The Psychic Wanderers” and a continuing role from 2017 to this year in the popular TV Asahi series “Aibo: Tokyo Detective Duo,” whose 19th season will air from October.

Following the death of Terrace House star Hana Kimura, production of the latest season of the show has been canceled. The actor and professional wrestler died last weekend. She was 22.  Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television announced the cancellation of the Netflix reality show in a statement on Wednesday. "We would like to express our sincere condolences for the death of Hana Kimuar, who appeared on the program," the statement read, per Buzzfeed News. "We have decided to cancel the production." According to the publication, the late actor died of an apparent suicide, "after months of abuse she reportedly faced online." However, the official cause of her...

Fuji TV’s Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020 has been canceled following the death of pro wrestler and star Hana Kimura.

The Japanese broadcaster announced the news Wednesday evening in a statement via the show’s website. “We would like to express our sincere condolences for the death of Hana Kimura, who appeared on the program. We also deeply mourn the bereaved families,” the statement reads. “Regarding ‘Terrace House Tokyo: 2019-2020,’ we have decided to stop recording, broadcasting, and distribution on Fod in the future. We take this issue very seriously and would like to continue to earnestly respond to it.”

A cause of death has not been confirmed for Kimura, but several Japanese media outlets report it was an apparent suicide, with cyberbullying a possible cause.

The last post on Kimura’s Instagram account depicted her and a cat, with the caption “goodbye.” She also tweeted an alarming message earlier on Friday.

“Terrace House: Tokyo” has been canceled following the death of cast member and pro-wrestler Hana Kimura.

Japanese broadcast network Fuji Television Network announced the cancellation of the reality TV franchise’s current season — which was on production hiatus due to the pandemic — via a statement on the show’s website Wednesday.

“We would like to express our sincere condolences for the death of Hana Kimura, who appeared on the program.

We also deeply mourn the bereaved families,” the statement reads. “Regarding ‘Terrace House Tokyo: 2019-2020,’ we have decided to cancel the production. We take this issue very seriously and would like to continue to earnestly respond to it.”

Also Read: Hana Kimura, Pro Wrestler and Star of Netflix's 'Terrace House,' Dies at 22

Kimura’s death was announced by Stardom Wrestling on Saturday with this statement: “We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away.

Japanese reality TV show “Terrace House Tokyo” has been canceled following the death on Saturday of cast member and pro-wrestler Hana Kimura.

The cancellation of the 2019-20 season was announced Wednesday evening local time by the show’s Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television Network. There was no word on future iterations.

A message on the network’s website confirmed the current season cancellation: “We would like to express our regrets for the death of Hana Kimura and offer our sincere condolences to her family. Taking her passing with utmost sincerity, we will take active steps to formulate a response.”

The show is carried by global streaming service Netflix, outside Japan. “We have no current plans to take down the latest season of this incredibly loved show,” a Netflix spokesman told Variety.

The 22-year-old Kimura was repeated the target of cyberbullying, triggered by an altercation with a male cast member on the show.

Welcome to this review of All Elite Wrestling: Double Or Nothing, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we lost Hana Kimura, Shad Gaspard and Larry Csonka. Shad and Larry have GoFundMe pages you can donate to here and here. When I was Pam Grier, my sweet, black ass always loved to watch half-naked people grab each other real hard and I’m doing that now as Double Or Nothing begins…now.

Match #1: Best Friends defeated Private Party

My Opinion: 3.4 out of 5 – This was a sparkly match. Sparkly is the word I’m sticking with…sparkly out the ass. While no Steiners/Road Warriors clash of maniacs frenzy, this was an encouraging sign for Aew’s tag division, as Pp did better than they have in the past, while the BFs line-danced their way to the win.

Match #2: Brian Cage defeated Darby Allin, Colt Cabana, Orange Cassidy,...

Welcome to this week’s 205 Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and Stardom wrestler Hana Kimura committed suicide, because a bunch of jack-asses went on the internet and told her she was a piece of s— for knocking some guy’s hat of his head for shrinking her wrestling gear in the wash. What a lousy week. Additionally, both Shad Gaspard and Larry Csonka (who died this recently) have GoFundMe campaigns available here and here. Internet nerds piss me off when they act like pricks and here comes some cruiserweight wrestling.

Match #1: Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch def. Ever-Rise The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch were motivated to keep the momentum going from their Nxt win, and that determination was evident from the opening bell against Ever-Rise. Chase Parker & Matt Martel had an early advantage, but Lorcan & Burch did what they...

A particularly horrible week brings about even more sad news as Japanese wrestler Hana Kimura has reportedly passed away at the very young age of 22 years old. Known for competing in various wrestling promotions in Japan and for appearing on the Netflix series Terrace House, Kimura's death was confirmed by her organization Stardom Wrestling with a post on social media. "We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away," the post writes. "Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends."

A cause of death hasn't yet been given for Kimura's passing, but the young wrestler turned Netflix reality star appears to have been the subject of cyber bullying in the days leading up to her death. Because of this, it is believed she committed suicide because of the harassment. On Instagram, Kimura...

Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro wrestler and star of Netflix’s Terrace House, has died at age 22. Her death was confirmed by Stardom Wrestling, a promoter of women’s wrestling in Japan. No cause of death was given.

Terrace House is a Japanese reality television series, now in its fifth year. It follows three men and three women as they temporarily live together in a house in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo. The show recently resumed airing episodes after production was shut down by the global pandemic.

The last post on Kimura’s Instagram account depicted her and a cat, with the caption “goodbye.” She also tweeted an alarming message earlier on Friday. “I don’t want to be a human anymore. It was a life I wanted to be loved. Thank you everyone, I love you. Bye.”

Kimura won her first title at the Jwp Junior plate in 2016; and...

It's a sad day for the world of entertainment and wrestling. Hana Kimura, who was best known as a professional wrestler and a star on the Netflix reality TV show Terrace House, has passed away. She was 22 years old. On Friday night, Stardom Wrestling confirmed her death with a sentimental message on Twitter.  "Stardom fans, We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away. Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends," their statement read on social media. In closing, they wrote, "We appreciate your support during this difficult time." At this time, Hana's cause of...

Hana Kimura, a pro wrestler and cast member of the Netflix reality show “Terrace House,” has died, Stardom Wrestling announced Friday. She was 22.

“We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away,” the wrestling organization tweeted Friday night. “Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.”

The cause of Kimura’s death is unknown at the moment, but BBC reported that she had posted alarming messages on her social media account this week along with images of self harm.

In addition, Newsweek reported that the budding Japanese wrestling star had been the victim of cyberbullying.

Also Read: Amber-Lee Friis, Miss Universe New Zealand Finalist, Dies at 23

Several fans took aim at those who have “mean tweeted” her, with one fan writing, “This f—in idiot @dx6N0KFrvv6fPzm has been harassing...

Updated: Hana Kimura, a Japanese professional wrestler who was also a cast member on the most recent season of Netflix’s reality show “Terrace House,” has died, Variety has confirmed. She was 22.

Stardom Wrestling, the organization Kimura was part of, issued a statement on the news on Friday.

“We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away,” it wrote. “Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.”

Stardom fans,

We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away.

Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.

We appreciate your support during this difficult time.

— We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) May 23, 2020

A cause of death was not immediately clear. However, the most recent update...

Netflix has announced that they will start to cancel inactive customer subscriptions. If a person has not used their account in over a year, the streaming platform will automatically cancel the account. However, the company states that it will reach out to these customers first via email to make sure they would like to cancel. If they don't hear back, they will stop charging the account for the monthly service fee. Some people just enjoy paying for things and never using them, but Netflix is trying to put a stop to it.

It's unclear why the streaming giant has chosen to make this announcement at this time. "At Netflix, the last thing we want is people paying for something they're not using," the company said. While it does seem like an unusual move, it also points out the confidence that the streaming platform has in their following. According to the company,...

Welcome to this week’s Ring of Honor television review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have a lots of great action, with Martha Stewart destroying Cybil Shephard’s career and Edward Norton lamenting not having Bruce Willis’s bank account, as well a special message from Christopher Walken! Let’s jump into the Ring of Honor!

Match #1: Kushida beat Johnathan Gresham

This was as exciting an opening match as you’ll get in this day and age. These two were like watching a mirror clash with itself, as these two have an offensive strategy that is nearly identical. The wrestling here was very well paced and a stark contrast from a lot of what Ring of Honor usually books. The big surprise here is that a tremendous amount of the match is on the mat, with numerous holds flowing into great locks that helped set the right tone.

Welcome to this review of Ring of Honor’s Best in the World 2018 pay per view! I’m Nathan Favel and I say we don’t waste any time with pleasantries. Here comes the action!

Match #1: The Kingdom beat Los Ingornerbales de Japon – Ring of Honor Six-Man Titles Match

This was a solid opener with lots of action. Both teams looked good here, with Taven functioning very well as the leader of his team. Taven really has come a long way since he first arrived in Ring of Honor. Lidj is consistently entertaining and did not break that streak here. Taven got the pin off of Bushi for the win and the title retention.

Match #2: Flip Gordon versus Bully Ray

Ray disqualified himself after losing several attempts at finishing Gordon, who was ahouse of fire tonight. Several people, such as Eli Isom, Cheeseburger and Colt Cabana, who was on announcing duties tonight,...

Best in the World is the next pay-per-view from Ring of Honor, taking place at the Umbc Event Center in Catonsville, Maryland on June 29th 2018. The event marks the the ninth annual Roh Best in the World PPV and wrestlers from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (Njpw), and Japanese women’s promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom – with whom Roh has partnerships – will also appear on the card – with the pay per view airing this Friday, I thought I’d bring you my brief predictions of each match of the night:

1. Jay Lethal vs. Kushida

This is guilt-free wrestling. I bet this goes on first, just to give every-one a great fight to start the night. I can’t see this as being a failure. Prepare for fast action with lots of mat work in the match’s first act. I’m going with Lethal for the win to further the redemption angle...